The Ultra Air Barrier Wall System

Using High Performing STYROFOAM™ XPS Insulation for Continuous Exterior Insulation on Steel Stud or CMU Walls

Whether designing for steel stud or brick and block back up, the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System incorporates the most innovative technology in the trusted, proven STYROFOAM™ Brand XPS Insulation to provide the highest R-value available in XPS insulation for continuous exterior insulation and integrates an air/weather resistive barrier for simplified design and faster construction.

It was developed in response to feedback from architects and masons in need of a consolidated system for cavity walls that exceeds new energy code requirements without negatively impacting schedule.

Masons have been installing STYROFOAM™ Brand
CAVITYMATE™ insulation for over 40 years. We’ve simply taken it a
bit further to evolve with new code requirements while keeping it in
the hands of the mason.

With the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System using
STYROFOAM™ Ultra SL, masons can seamlessly install the continuous
insulation and air/ vapor barrier while installing their masonry
veneer. Contrary to other methods of air sealing, the Ultra Air
Barrier Wall System has fewer weather restrictions preventing
contractors from delay during winter months.

Additionally the system is entirely in the
hands of the mason, meaning one trade is in complete control of the
construction and craftsmanship of the exterior wall system. This
allows for fewer scaffold sequences, less trade coordination, less
labor/cost, and a fast tracked schedule for drying-in the building.